"...often, people don't even truly understand how or why they succeeded in the first place. Success is a very poor teacher -- it only teaches you to repeat what you've already done. Well, what happens when that stops working, and you have to try something else?" (Dean Graziosi) I found this a very interesting concept to mull over in my mind. How much time have you spent reconstructing what made you successful at something? It's been my experience that when I try to reconstruct my journey … [Read more...]
What has all of “this” made possible?
It's an interesting question. I sat down this morning and came up with a list. And it was long. I'm sure it will grow. Some of what has happened was overdue anyway. Some things are just a funny bonus. And as I continue to demand to see the good in this...as I continue to be willing to see things differently...I am surprised and comforted and grateful. Do I still get pissed off? Do I still feel confused about so much perceived lack of critical thinking and lack of common sense? Do I … [Read more...]
Excuses or Action?
Are you hanging out with people who make excuses or people who take action? Remember when we were all deciding that 2020 was going to be the year of clarity, of clear vision? Acknowledging that we all got a little sidetracked, can we come back to that place of firm conviction that this year is going to be our best year ever? Can we find the clarity amidst the confusion? Can we get back on track? Or find a new track? 2020 for me was going to be the year of Impact. I wanted to impact … [Read more...]
Business is a sport for gladiators
It's true. The more you play the game, the more likely it is you will die! Okay, maybe that's a little dramatic, but if you've been in business for any amount of time, you know that scarcely a week will go by that you don't feel like you've been knocked down and run through. And not only are you likely to be beaten to the ground, you'll also find that you'll get stronger with every rising up. And how will you know you've won this game, you ask? Well, one day you'll wake up and realize … [Read more...]
Tired of all the noise?
Here are three simple steps to quiet all the noise "out there" right now: Find YOUR voice. What is your own inner voice telling you is right or at least right right now? Think critically and learn to discern your own voice, your unique viewpoint based on that "gut" feeling that each of us has. Do your research of course, but trust your intuition.Find others with that voice. (But make sure you've done the hard work of thinking critically to determine YOUR authentic voice first.) Ignore all … [Read more...]